How long is the commute from Waterford, ME?
Workers who live in Waterford, ME take an average of 34.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.7% of workers walk to work.
18.8% work from home.
5.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 34.4 minutes (±4.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 18.8%
- Households without a car
- 5.5%
How people in Waterford get to work
| Means of transportation | Waterford | Oxford County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.0% (±7.5 points) | 73.8% | 70.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.9% (±4.8 points) | 9.4% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±4.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.7% (±1.0 points) | 2.2% | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.7% (±0.9 points) | 1.0% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 18.8% (±6.4 points) | 13.6% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Waterford, the average commute is higher than in Oxford County (28.9 minutes).
It is also higher than in Maine (24.6 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Waterford, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Oxford County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Maine (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Oxford County, Waterford ranks 8 of 34 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 72 of 462.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Waterford
| Vehicles available | Waterford | Oxford County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.5% (±4.5 points) | 6.9% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.0% (±7.1 points) | 31.0% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.6% (±6.8 points) | 39.0% | 39.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 33.9% (±7.7 points) | 23.0% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Waterford, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Oxford County (6.9%).
It is not measurably different from Maine (6.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Waterford
| Waterford | Oxford County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 18.8% (±6.4 points) | 13.6% (±2.0 points) | 15.9% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.2% (±2.5 points) | 92.3% (±1.1 points) | 94.9% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.2% (±3.8 points) | 87.5% (±1.5 points) | 90.3% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Waterford, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Oxford County (87.5%).
It is not measurably different from Maine (90.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Waterford
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterford | — | 34.4 minutes (±4.3) | — |
| Norway | 5.8 mi | 34.3 minutes (±7.3) | Not measurably different |
| Sweden | 6.9 mi | 30.7 minutes (±7.2) | Not measurably different |
| Harrison | 7.7 mi | 30.5 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Norway (community) | 8.1 mi | 37.6 minutes (±11.8) | Not measurably different |
| Lovell | 8.1 mi | 31.4 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Stoneham | 8.7 mi | 29.0 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Bridgton (community) | 8.7 mi | 40.1 minutes (±12.7) | Not measurably different |
| Greenwood | 10 mi | 36.7 minutes (±5.9) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Oxford County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Brownfield | 44.2 minutes (±11.4) |
| 3 | Byron | 42.8 minutes (±14.5) |
| 4 | Sumner | 42.2 minutes (±5.0) |
| 5 | Hartford | 41.3 minutes (±5.9) |
| 6 | Greenwood | 36.7 minutes (±5.9) |
| 7 | Canton | 35.0 minutes (±4.4) |
| 8 | Waterford | 34.4 minutes (±4.3) |
| 9 | Norway | 34.3 minutes (±7.3) |
| 10 | Denmark | 34.2 minutes (±8.8) |
| 11 | Otisfield | 32.9 minutes (±3.5) |
| 12 | West Paris | 32.4 minutes (±7.8) |
| 13 | Porter | 32.0 minutes (±3.6) |
| 14 (tie) | Hiram | 31.4 minutes (±5.2) |
Showing 13 of 34 places in Oxford County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Waterford
How long is the average commute in Waterford?
Workers who live in Waterford, ME take an average of 34.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Waterford without a car?
5.5% of households in Waterford have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Waterford?
18.8% (±6.4 points) of workers who live in Waterford worked from home, and 89.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waterford town, Oxford County, Maine
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waterford town, Oxford County, Maine
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waterford town, Oxford County, Maine
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Waterford town, Oxford County, Maine (county subdivision:80635, in state:23 county:017).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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